Hero: The Superstar

Hero: The Superstar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBadiul Alam Khokon
Written byKashem Ali Dulal
Based onRebel by Raghava Lawrence
Naayak by V. V. Vinayak
Produced byShakib Khan
Starring
Music by
  • Ali Akram Shuvo
  • Arfin Rumi
  • Showkat Ali Emon
Production
company
SK Films
Distributed byTiger Media Limited
Release date
  • 29 July 2014 (2014-07-29)
Running time
160 minutes
CountryBangladesh
LanguageBengali
Box office35 million (equivalent to 54 million or US$450,000 in 2023)[1]

Hero: The Superstar is a Bangladeshi action comedy film directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. The film stars Shakib Khan in a dual role along with Apu Biswas and Bobby as the female lead,[2] while Amit Hasan, Shiba Shanu, Misha Sawdagor, Nuton, Rebeka Rouf And Uzzal play supporting roles. The film is loosely inspired by two Telugu films: Rebel and Naayak. The film marks the debut of Shakib Khan as a producer.[3][4]

Hero: The Superstar released on Eid-ul-Fitr of 29 July 2014 in 120 screens which was the widest release for any Bangladeshi film.[5]

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  2. ^ শাকিব খানের সংবাদ সম্মেলন আজ [Shakib Khan held a press conference today]. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  3. ^ নতুন পরিচয়ে শাকিব [Shakib new identity]. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  4. ^ শাকিব খানের প্রযোজনা প্রতিষ্ঠান "এস কে ফিল্মস" এর যাত্রা শুরু [Shakib Khan's production company "SK Films' launched]. independent24.tv (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 11 February 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Apu, Shakib and Bobby promote Hero: The Superstar". Dhaka Tribune. 1 July 2014.